Station Electrician/Operator

City of Glendale•Glendale, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This journey level position performs highly skilled work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment found in power plants, pumping plants, and substations. Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following: Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards. Constructs new switchboards and rewires existing switchboards from plans furnished by engineering and wires them to facilities at the various stations. Pulls cables, makes wiring looms, racks cables and looms, bores holes in walls, and installs electrical devices to facilitate electrical construction in stations. Constructs and maintains electrical facilities and equipment in stations. Installs, maintains, and repairs equipment such as: transformers, circuit breakers, pump motors, meters, lighting fixtures, switches, bus work, conduits, and commercial wiring in all stations. Operates 4kV and 12kV switch gear, 34.5kV and 69kV circuit breakers (air, oil, vacuum, and SF6) and air disconnect switches. Verifies switching procedures and may revise standard switching procedures as necessary related to electrical substation repair and maintenance. Reads and interprets electrical plans, maps, schematics, and blue prints. Installs, repairs, and maintains telemetering and telecommunication systems (SCADA). Troubleshoots electric circuitry and equipment in the various stations. Makes necessary repairs or alterations such as cleaning, replacement or repairs on motors, regulators, circuit breakers, transformers, motor controllers, and switches. Tests transformers, circuit breakers, motors and switches for reliability by using standardized test methods. Drives and operates vehicles such as: work trucks, pick-up trucks, insulator washer trucks, bucket trucks, fork lifts and other city vehicles to job sites. Performs duties in the handling, cleanup, and disposal of hazardous materials, related to an electrical utility system. Performs and works with Electrical Systems Dispatchers in the performance of station switching. May direct the activities of other personnel. May assume the duties of a Station Electrician Supervisor I in his/her absence. May be required to participate in related divisional cross-training efforts based on operational necessity. Experience and qualifications gained in this cross-training may apply towards promotional opportunities and transfers. Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe efficient manner. Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.

Requirements

An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Requires completion of a formalized apprenticeship program that included training in station construction, maintenance and repair.
Valid Class C California driver's license.
A valid California class "A" driver's license is required prior to the completion of the probationary period.
Knowledge of: Applicable safety rules and regulations for the construction, maintenance, and repair of electric utility systems.
Knowledge of: California Public Utilities Commission General Orders (G.O.) 95 and 128.
Knowledge of: Construction, maintenance, and operation practices and procedures on electrical utility systems.
Knowledge of: National Electric Code.
Knowledge of: O.S.H.A. Rules and Regulations.
Skill in: Operation of switch gear, circuit breakers (air, oil, vacuum, and SF6), and air disconnect switches.
Ability to: Provide exceptional customer service to all employees and vendors.
Ability to: Carry out verbal instructions.
Ability to: Communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.
Ability to: Develop necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet the standards of performance for the classification by the end of the probationary period.
Ability to: Differentiate between different colors used in station operations.
Ability to: Establish smooth working relationships and resolve interpersonal conflicts.
Ability to: Foster a teamwork environment.
Ability to: Learn new skills and information required for the performance of job duties.
Ability to: Lift the tools of the trade (up to 90 lbs.).
Ability to: Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct.
Ability to: Operate light/heavy vehicles, power tools, and hand tools.
Ability to: Perform the heavy physical construction aspects of the occupation.
Ability to: Read, understand, and interpret electrical plans.
Ability to: Read, write, and comprehend effectively in English.
Ability to: Work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers.
Ability to: Work in confined spaces.
Willingness to: Work overtime as requested or required.
Willingness to: Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.
Willingness to: Cooperate with and abide by all Division rules and regulations.
Employees in these classifications, who are required by applicable laws and regulations to have respiratory protection, shall comply with the American National Standards Institute's (ANSI) requirements on Practices for Respiratory Protection.

Nice To Haves

Some experience in electric construction is highly desirable.
Some experience in electronics is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Constructs new switchboards and rewires existing switchboards from plans furnished by engineering and wires them to facilities at the various stations.
Pulls cables, makes wiring looms, racks cables and looms, bores holes in walls, and installs electrical devices to facilitate electrical construction in stations.
Constructs and maintains electrical facilities and equipment in stations.
Installs, maintains, and repairs equipment such as: transformers, circuit breakers, pump motors, meters, lighting fixtures, switches, bus work, conduits, and commercial wiring in all stations.
Operates 4kV and 12kV switch gear, 34.5kV and 69kV circuit breakers (air, oil, vacuum, and SF6) and air disconnect switches.
Verifies switching procedures and may revise standard switching procedures as necessary related to electrical substation repair and maintenance.
Reads and interprets electrical plans, maps, schematics, and blue prints.
Installs, repairs, and maintains telemetering and telecommunication systems (SCADA).
Troubleshoots electric circuitry and equipment in the various stations.
Makes necessary repairs or alterations such as cleaning, replacement or repairs on motors, regulators, circuit breakers, transformers, motor controllers, and switches.
Tests transformers, circuit breakers, motors and switches for reliability by using standardized test methods.
Drives and operates vehicles such as: work trucks, pick-up trucks, insulator washer trucks, bucket trucks, fork lifts and other city vehicles to job sites.
Performs duties in the handling, cleanup, and disposal of hazardous materials, related to an electrical utility system.
Performs and works with Electrical Systems Dispatchers in the performance of station switching.
May direct the activities of other personnel.
May assume the duties of a Station Electrician Supervisor I in his/her absence.
May be required to participate in related divisional cross-training efforts based on operational necessity.
Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe efficient manner.
Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.